Dragonflies and Damselflies of Shropshire
This species is very common in Shropshire, found in a range of habitats including pools, lakes or slow rivers, it is on the wing during the months of June and July. Of medium size, the body is slightly fatter than a darter yet slimmer than a Chaser! The body is thickened but tapers gradually to the tip. The male is blue with a black tip, the female is yellow with longitudinal black bands on the abdomen. It is a very 'busy' Dragonfly, constantly on the more taking short rests from time to time!
A mature male perched, the black tipped blue abdomen is narrower than a Chaser....
A male at rest on the bank, distinctive black tipped blue abdomen and unstained wing base....